California Sen. Kamala Harris got a lot of love on Tuesday when she was announced the vice presidential nominee for Joe Biden. Many of Harris' competitors for the position sent in their well wishes after Biden made his choice.
For months, speculation has raged about who Biden would choose. Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, California U.S. Rep. Karen Bass, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Florida U.S. Rep. Val Demings, former U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice and Sen. Elizabeth Warren had their names mentioned for the position after Biden announced that his running mate would likely be a woman.
They have each dealt with a tidal wave of misogyny and racism from the media, Republican opponents and members of Biden's own search committee, as Blavity previously reported. But on Tuesday, Abrams, Bass and Rice came together to congratulate Harris.
Abrams tweeted a statement in support of Harris and Biden.
Thrilled to support @KamalaHarris as next VP. I was honored to speak with @JoeBiden at length over the weekend and again today. His focus on reaching out to every corner of our country speaks to how he will lead us. I look forward to doing all I can for Team #BidenHarris!
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) August 11, 2020
My full statement: pic.twitter.com/U9SiSiniag
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) August 11, 2020
Bass also tweeted out some well wishes to Harris.
@KamalaHarris is a great choice for Vice President.
Her tenacious pursuit of justice and relentless advocacy for the people is what is needed right now. 1/ pic.twitter.com/Fnv9SgWxDc
— Karen Bass (@KarenBassTweets) August 11, 2020
California is better because of her work as Attorney General and stronger because of her work as Senator.
Now all Americans will benefit from her work as Vice President.
I will do everything I can to help her and @JoeBiden win in November. 3/3
— Karen Bass (@KarenBassTweets) August 11, 2020
Rice, whose name was mentioned late in the vice president conversation, tweeted out praises.
My warmest congratulations to @KamalaHarris. I am confident Biden-Harris will prove to be a winning ticket. I will do my utmost to help them win and govern. ???????? pic.twitter.com/9pfJggZSV9
— Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice) August 11, 2020
Bottoms sent out a message as well.
Congratulations to @kamalaharris and @JoeBiden on a fantasic and historic ticket. Now, let’s go win! https://t.co/gspoW29xUb
— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) August 11, 2020
In addition to the Black candidates, Warren released a lengthy statement lauding the choice.
.@KamalaHarris will be a great partner to @JoeBiden in making our government a powerful force for good in the fight for social, racial, and economic justice. pic.twitter.com/q5ggXBro5B
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) August 11, 2020
"I've known Kamala Harris for a long time — from when she took on Wall Street during the financial crisis as Attorney General to working for the people every day as a United States Senator. Throughout her career, she has been unafraid and an inspiration to millions of women who see themselves in her," Warren said.
"As our vice presidential nominee, Kamala is making history. She'll be a great partner to Joe Biden in making our government a powerful force for good in the fight for social, racial and economic justice," she added.
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth was also a high-profile candidate for the position.
I look forward to working as hard as I can to elect Joe Biden & Kamala Harris. Our nation needs a President—and our troops deserve a commander in chief—who is competent, effective and has the empathy needed to lead this great, diverse country through these difficult times.
— Tammy Duckworth (@TammyforIL) August 11, 2020
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer congratulated both Harris and Biden in her post.
I am extraordinarily proud to support @KamalaHarris and @JoeBiden! They will be a fierce team to Build America Back Better. #WeHaveHerBack
pic.twitter.com/pxNnv5bGD2— Gretchen Whitmer (@gretchenwhitmer) August 11, 2020
Despite the Democratic National Convention being held in Wisconsin, Biden will formally accept the nomination from his home state of Delaware due to the coronavirus, WISN reported.
